Silver steps out of Gold’s shadow, demonstrating explosive growth in investor interest

4/7/2026, 09:58 AMДмитрий Летов

Silver—traditionally regarded as a more accessible asset compared to gold—has demonstrated rapid growth in recent years, attracting increasing attention from investors. Since the beginning of 2025, its value has more than doubled, rising from $30 to approximately $79 per ounce. Yahoo Finance has outlined key expert forecasts regarding silver.

Experts identify several key factors driving the dynamics of the precious metals market. Foremost among these is inflation, which stimulates demand for safe-haven assets. The second factor is changes in interest rates: as rates rise, interest in metals tends to wane, as investors shift their capital toward fixed-income instruments. Geopolitical instability also exerts significant influence; military conflicts and economic shocks traditionally heighten demand for physical assets, including investment coins and bullion.

Analysts at BlackRock and J.P. Morgan have projected several scenarios for future price movements. Under the base-case scenario, the price of silver could surpass $80 by the end of 2026 and, over the long term, approach the $100-per-ounce mark. Among the more optimistic expectations is a projected surge in demand for physical silver from retail investors.

At the same time, the market remains highly volatile. Recent fluctuations—during which the price briefly surged past $113 before subsequently dropping back down to $77—underscore the metal's acute sensitivity to shifts in economic conditions and investor sentiment.

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